Green Park residents tie Rakhi to trees to mark Independence Day

TNN | Updated: Aug 15, 2019, 16:36 IST

Residents of Green Park in Delhi marked Independence Day by tying Rakhi to trees in their locality. The celebrations were called ‘Vrikshabandhan’ and were organized by Kuda Abhiyan- a resident-led initiative.

“People came in numbers despite the coincidence of an important festival today. The venue looked bright and fresh enhanced by the cheerful paintings of the children on display! The flag was unfurled and the national anthem sung in great fervour! A family sang some patriotic songs and was joined by the community. A small group of underprivileged children sang their dreams through children's patriotic songs. And finally everyone tied Rakhi to our great protectors, the trees, pledging to protect them in return,” said Krishna Rao, resident of Green Park and member of Kuda Abhiyan team.